Creamy Goat Cheese and Arugula Farro Salad
Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod
This creamy goat cheese farro salad is made with arugula, tomatoes, corn, and basil, making it the perfect summer salad. Serve as a side salad or enjoy as your main meal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 332kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup pearled farro
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine farro and vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Cover with a lid and reduce the heat to low and simmer. Cook for 20 minutes or until the farro is tender. Drain the broth from the farro and return the farro to the pan.
- Add the crumbled goat cheese to the pan and stir until farro is coated and creamy. Add in the olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
- Pour the farro into a large serving bowl. Add the arugula, corn, tomatoes, sliced green onions, and basil. Stir until arugula is well coated in the goat cheese and the salad is well mixed. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Serve immediately or chill and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 660mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1190IU | Vitamin C: 10.7mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2.3mg